Zack Capp
@zackcapp
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I share unbiased & interesting, publicly available content on science, biotech, and early-stage companies.
Chicago, IL
Joined February 2016
🚨 Measles claims a child’s life in Texas—the first U.S. measles death since 2015. Nearly 140 cases reported in TX & NM, mostly among the unvaccinated. Public health officials urge vaccination to stop the spread of this preventable disease. #VaccinesWork #MeaslesOutbreak
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My staff and I are closely tracking the potential measles exposure in San Antonio that originated with a visitor from West Texas. If you visited any of the locations listed below, please watch out for symptoms (including fever or unexplained rash) and contact a doctor right
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RFK Jr.'s first act as HHS chief: targeting CDC vaccine experts. This is the start of the anti-vaccine agenda... #RFKJr #HHS #Vaccines #PublicHealth
https://t.co/6Noag7fQfp
wsj.com
The HHS secretary targets members of a CDC committee that plays a key role in vaccine approvals.
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As the antivax movement grows, so do the number of #Measles outbreaks across the US. Good listen with @AdamRatnerMD
https://t.co/UgnAI6kF0m
news.uchicago.edu
Infectious disease expert examines the latest outbreaks—and the uncertain future of children’s health
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This is absurd!! All 4 did not get their flu shot. Discussion needs to be had about the rhetoric and policy impact that anti-vaccination movements currently have. https://t.co/U51D2MJUpU
fox5sandiego.com
Another local teen has died from the flu, marking the fourth teen this year to succumb to virus complications, the San Diego County Health Department confirmed Thursday.
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Here we go...
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for Trump after the intense scrutiny of Kennedy's views on vaccines. https://t.co/pX8VvqeKXX
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More data regarding my last post. Scary information as we have officially entered peak flu season.
I’m not an alarmist, but how does one not get alarmed by signals like these? Hospitals are filling up. People are being hospitalized and dying from what’s being called an “extraordinary flu.” School closings are becoming commonplace with hundreds of students, staff and
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I think we may begin to see many similar stories popping up around the US.
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Measles outbreak growing in West Texas. https://t.co/SnC5LkkJ68
cnn.com
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
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The @RobertKennedyJr HHS Secretary confirmation will now move to the Senate floor. This is a pivotal moment in US #Healthcare leadership and will continue to be a major factor in the markets.
BREAKING - The stocks of the three largest pharmaceutical companies, Moderna, GSK, and Pfizer, have crashed after RFK Jr.’s nomination advanced in the Senate.
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This is BIG. New research found how #mpox binds to cells using the H3 protein—and scientists have developed a way to BLOCK it. A new protein inhibitor could stop the virus from attaching, opening the door for next-gen antivirals. BIG implications for #vaccine makers and #biotech
Scientists have discovered a binding domain in the monkeypox virus that could be an antiviral drug. https://t.co/BO2rIsqTfk
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Interesting watch. Would like to see a larger sample size used and have results compared across different counties/states/countries. What control variables were included? Omitted variable bias? The current #ASD diagnostic criteria is MUCH different than it was in the 70s. #RFKJr
🚨 JAW-DROPPING STUDY finds vaccinated children have 170% higher risk of Autism. Data too damning to ignore. While the medical industrial complex would have us believe vaccines don’t cause autism, the moms of children with vaccine-induced autism would highly disagree, as would
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📢Year end data shows nonprofit #biopharma deals totaled only $755 million in 2024, down from $792 million in 2023. While this isn't a huge decline YoY, it marked a 91% drop from ~$8 billion in '22 and a 96% plunge from $21.5 billion in '21. The #biotech landscape is changing.
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Unique situation unfolding over in the UK. Policy focus is shifting...
Breaking news: AstraZeneca is pulling out of its plans to build a £450mn UK vaccine manufacturing plant after months of wrangling with British officials about state investment for the Merseyside project. https://t.co/nxkp7mma8A
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7/ 🔮 What’s next? Will the industry successfully steer policy in its favor? How will investors react to pricing strategies in an election year? Could weight-loss giants like Novo & Lilly escape scrutiny?
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6/ 💡 Investment Takeaways: 🚀 Big Pharma hedging bets—balancing pricing power with regulatory risk. 📊 M&A & biotech bets likely to increase as companies seek innovation-driven revenue. 📉 Potential headwinds if Trump revives aggressive drug pricing reforms.
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5/ ⚖️ Regulatory pressure ahead? The Inflation Reduction Act penalizes hikes above inflation, but instead of cutting prices, companies are launching new drugs at higher list prices. Pharma also pushing for reforms—like rolling back hospital drug discounts & limiting PBM rebates.
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